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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.83, 2,795.04 and 547.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.83, 2,795.04 and 547.25 is: 820.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.83 : 2,795.04 = 547.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.83/2,795.04 = 547.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.83x = 2,795.04 × 547.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.83x = 1,529,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,571.66/1,863.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.66

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